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UEFA director of competitions Giorgio Marchetti (L), former Spain international Xabi Alonso (C) and UEFA head of club competitions Michael Heselschwerdt conduct the Champions League round of 16 draw at UEFA headquarters in Nyon on December 11, 2017

UEFA director of competitions Giorgio Marchetti (L), former Spain international Xabi Alonso (C) and UEFA head of club competitions Michael Heselschwerdt conduct the Champions League round of 16 draw at UEFA headquarters in Nyon on December 11, 2017 (AFP Photo/Fabrice COFFRINI)

UEFA director of competitions Giorgio Marchetti (L), former Spain international Xabi Alonso (C) and UEFA head of club competitions Michael Heselschwerdt conduct the Champions League round of 16 draw at UEFA headquarters in Nyon on December 11, 2017